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Beschreibung
A landmark work of American literature, Winesburg, Ohio presents a sequence of interconnected stories that together form a portrait of small-town life in the early twentieth century.
Centered on the fictional town of Winesburg and the young reporter George Willard, the work brings together a series of character studies that explore the inner lives of the town's inhabitants. Each story focuses on individuals shaped by isolation, unfulfilled desire, and the tension between private experience and outward expression.
Rather than following a conventional novel structure, Anderson's work unfolds as a collection of linked narratives, unified by setting and theme. Its emphasis on psychological depth and its use of understated prose mark a significant departure from earlier literary conventions, contributing to the development of modern American fiction.
First published in 1919, Winesburg, Ohio remains widely studied for its influence on later writers and its exploration of character, community, and the complexities of human experience.
A landmark work of American literature, Winesburg, Ohio presents a sequence of interconnected stories that together form a portrait of small-town life in the early twentieth century.
Centered on the fictional town of Winesburg and the young reporter George Willard, the work brings together a series of character studies that explore the inner lives of the town's inhabitants. Each story focuses on individuals shaped by isolation, unfulfilled desire, and the tension between private experience and outward expression.
Rather than following a conventional novel structure, Anderson's work unfolds as a collection of linked narratives, unified by setting and theme. Its emphasis on psychological depth and its use of understated prose mark a significant departure from earlier literary conventions, contributing to the development of modern American fiction.
First published in 1919, Winesburg, Ohio remains widely studied for its influence on later writers and its exploration of character, community, and the complexities of human experience.
Über den Autor
Sherwood Anderson (1876-1941) was an American writer whose work played a significant role in the development of modern American fiction. Known for his focus on character and psychological insight, he moved away from conventional narrative forms to explore the inner lives of ordinary individuals.Winesburg, Ohio, his most influential work, established him as a major literary figure and influenced later writers including Ernest Hemingway and William Faulkner. Anderson's prose is characterized by its clarity, restraint, and attention to emotional and psychological detail, and his work continues to be studied for its contribution to twentieth-century literature.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2010
Genre: Importe, Romane & Erzählungen
Rubrik: Belletristik
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781604599527
ISBN-10: 1604599529
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Anderson, Sherwood
Hersteller: Wilder Publications
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 229 x 152 x 9 mm
Von/Mit: Sherwood Anderson
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.02.2010
Gewicht: 0,242 kg
Artikel-ID: 101303073